What does an AI receptionist for carpenters do?
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Miya takes calls while you are cutting or fixing, records decks, pergolas, doors, stairs and built-ins by size, timber and access, books measure-ups and captures quote requests. Builder calls about schedules are logged separately, so homeowner leads and subcontract work never get mixed up.
Will it give prices for carpentry jobs?
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Only set rates you provide. Decks, pergolas and joinery need a measure-up, so Miya records the size, timber preference and access, then books one. She never estimates a job she has not seen and passes design questions to you. Your measure-up then confirms what the site actually needs before any price is given.
Can it handle calls from builders?
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Yes. Builders asking about framing starts, fix-outs or schedule changes are recognised and logged as messages for you, kept apart from new homeowner enquiries. That way, your subcontract work and your own leads stay clearly separated. Each builder message includes the site address and the stage of work they mention.
What if a caller reports an unsafe structure?
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Miya asks the caller to keep everyone off the balcony, deck or stair, and to call 000 if anything gives way or someone is hurt. She then flags the job to you as urgent. She never says whether a structure is safe.
Does it connect to carpentry job software?
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Not yet. Measure-ups are booked through Google Calendar or Calendly, and RingOut writes a short job note for every call with size, timber and access, ready for your quoting or job management tool. Many carpenters move the week's jobs across on a Friday afternoon.
What will a carpentry business pay for RingOut?
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Sole carpenters usually begin on Starter at $49 a month, which allows 60 minutes of calls. Teams with more enquiries tend to pick Growth, $149 a month, adding recordings and 250 minutes. GST sits on top of each plan, there is no setup charge and cancelling is always free.